Introduction to Philosophy

by Norman Geisler

Publisher:

Baker

, 1987

Overview

In a refined, more readable second edition, the authors probe the reasons and reality of faith from a philosophical and a Christian viewpoint. They discuss various philosophical positions, refuting anti-Christian views and presenting arguments and counterarguments for each Christian perspective.

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Key Features

• Suggestions for further reading
• Preface by the authors
• Bibliographical references and indexes

Praise for the Print Edition

Makes the broad field of philosophy accessible to beginning students. The book will make a fine reference tool in its well-organized presentations of most of the significant philosophical positions.

—David Bruce Fletcher, Christianity Today

Students will benefit greatly from this well written, concise textbook.

—James Grier, Grace Theological Journal

An easy, reliable guide through a field filled with formidable obstacles.

—Richard Klann, Concordia Journal

Product Details

• Title: Introduction to Philosophy
• Authors: Norman L. Geisler and Paul D. Feinberg
• Publisher: Baker
• Publication Date: 1980
• Pages: 434

About Norman L. Geisler

Norman L. Geisler has taught at university and graduate levels for nearly 50 years and has spoken, traveled, or debated in all 50 states and in 26 countries. He holds a BA and MA from Wheaton College, a ThB from William Tyndale College, and a PhD in philosophy from Loyola University.

After his studies at Wheaton, he became the graduate assistant in the Bible-philosophy department at the college. He has since taught Bible, apologetics and philosophy at Detroit Bible College, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and Dallas Theological Seminary, and was the dean of Liberty Center for research and scholarship in Lynchburg, VA. In 1992, he cofounded and served as the president of Southern Evangelical Seminary in Charlotte, North Carolina, until 2006. Currently, he is a professor of theology and apologetics at SES.

Contents

Top Highlights

“Briefly, however, the indispensable ingredient possessed by a good philosopher is an inquiring or questioning mind. You have the necessary equipment.” (Page 12)

“7. Philosophical analysis and explanation involves appeals to systems of principles.” (Page 19)

“2. Philosophical problems are seldom solved by an appeal to facts.” (Page 18)

“Philosophical inquiry began in a systematic way in the Greek colony of Miletus, roughly about 600 b.c.” (Page 14)

“Philosophy of history is critical reflection about the discipline of history, and it includes both analytic and speculative elements.” (Page 32)

Product Details

• Title: Introduction to Philosophy: A Christian Perspective
• Author: Norman Geisler
• Publisher: Baker
• Print Publication Date: 1987
• Logos Release Date: 2002
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Philosophy › Introductions; Christianity › Philosophy
• ISBNs: 9780801038181, 0801038189
• Resource ID: LLS:42.20.29
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-28T20:20:27Z

About Norman Geisler

Norman L. Geisler (1932– 2019) has taught at the university and graduate level for over 50 years. He holds degrees from Wheaton College, William Tyndale College, and Loyola University, and is known for his scholarly contributions to the subjects of Christian apologetics, theology, and philosophy. 

After his studies, he became Wheaton's graduate assistant in the Bible-Philosophy department. He has since taught theology, apologetics, and philosophy at Detroit Bible College, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and Dallas Theological Seminary, and was dean of Liberty Center for Research and Scholarship in Lynchburg, VA.

In 1992, Geisler co-founded Southern Evangelical Seminary in Charlotte, North Carolina. In 2007, he co-founded Veritas Evangelical Seminary in Murrieta, California, where he serves as chancellor and distinguished professor of Apologetics.

Geisler is the author or co-author of over 80 books, including the books in the Norman L. Geisler Collection, The Norman L. Geisler Apologetics Library, and his three-volume Systematic Theology.